Mumbai: Two persons were sentenced to 10 years in jail in a fake currency case in Mumbai.
In his order of September 16, the details of which were made available on Thursday, Additional Sessions Judge Rajesh Katariya said the offense was serious and caused damage to the country’s economy.
The complaint in the case was the agent of a cooperative credit society who said he received a fake note from a shopkeeper, who in turn told police a woman who had come to make a purchase in November 2015 had handed over the note.
The watermark of the note and some words differed, while the paper also appeared thicker, as per the prosecution.
A probe by Vakola police station led to the arrest of the woman, identified as Alta Shaikh, and one Jakir Shaikh, from whom 33 such notes were seized.
The judge, in his order, said the accused knew the notes were fake.
Considering the nature of the offense, it is very serious and causing damage to the economy of the country, the court order said.
The accused are knowingly found in possession of high-quality counterfeit notes and the imposition of 10 years imprisonment will serve the ends of justice, the court said in its order.
Next Story:
-
BRS Leaders Held Protest Over CM Revanth’s Comments On BRS Women Leaders
BRS leaders staged protest condemning the objectionable comments made by Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy against senior women BRS leaders P Sabitha Indra Reddy and V Sunitha Lakshma Reddy.
-
Strict Action Against People Who Collect Parking Fees Against Rules: GHMC Commissioner
GHMC Commissioner Amrapali Kata said that action has been taken against the malls and multiplexes that are charging parking fees contrary to the rules within the GHMC.
-
Osmania University Rescheduled Telangana SET
Osmania University on Thursday rescheduled the Telangana State Eligibility Test (TG SET), which will now be conducted from September 10 to 13.
-
Heavy Rains Warning In Telangana
The Indian Meteorological Department, (IMD) Hyderabad Center has warned that heavy rains will occur in many districts of Telangana state.
-
Four People Involved In Dacoity Offence Arrested
Maidardevpally and CCS Rajendra Nagar teams proceeded and apprehended the four offenders at Sasthripuram at Sasthripuram namely 1. Aqeel, 2. Adnan, 3. Mohd Saif, 4. Moshin
Now you can get the latest stories from Hydnow every day. Click the link to subscribe. Click to follow Hydnow’s Facebook page and Twitter and Instagram